Hello and welcome to our coverage of the second semi-final in the Women's World Cup, as Japan take on Sweden in Frankfurt. The prize at stake is a final showdown against USA, who earlier beat France 3-1 in Moenchengladbach.
Women's World Cup / Semi-final
Deutsche Bank Park / 13.07.2011
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- N. Kawasumi(20', 65')
- H. Sawa(61')
- J. Öqvist(11')
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Updated 13/07/2011 at 21:37 GMT+1
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90+4'
FULL TIME. Simply brilliant from Japan. They dominated possession and restricted Sweden to only three chances all night. They progress to face USA in the final.
90+2'
Japan take it to the corners to see the game out.
90'
We will have two minutes of added time.
89'
Another fine piece of work from Sameshima causes havoc in the Sweden box. The left-back has had a superb game.
88'
Megumi Kamionobe comes on for Miyama.
87'
Dahlkvist pulls a shot wide and that is Sweden's first effort since their goal.
86'
A mistake from Sweden allows Japan in again but Nagasato fails to capitalise. Corner to Japan, and Sweden hoof it clear once more.
86'
Megumi Takase comes on for Ohno, who has played very well tonight.
85'
More fine work from Kaihori as she claims a high cross under pressure. As well as playing superbly, Japan have also been excellent at the back.
83'
Sameshima again raids down the left. She has been a force of nature for Japan today in that full-back role.
81'
A poor cross from Svensson and Kaihori collects with ease. Sweden have been horribly disappointing tonight.
79'
Goransson looks to respond but Iwashimizu again stands firm to clear for Japan.
77'
Sweden are reduced to hoofing balls over the top here. The difference between the two sides is immense.
75'
Oqvist comes off for Sweden, wih Antonia Goransson coming on in her place.
74'
Kawasumi is replaced by Yuki Nagasato. So no hat-trick for her today.
72'
Sweden win a corner but Thunebro's delivery is headed clear by Iwashimizu. Still Sweden have had the solitary shot in this game.
71'
Sameshima embarks on a fine run from left-back but instead of shooting opts to cut back for a team-mate and Sweden clear.
70'
Svensson is booked for a foul that has frustration marked all over it.
70'
Jessica Landstrom comes on for Marie Hammarstrom.
69'
Oqvist spots Jakobsson in space on the left wing and pings out a pass to her team-mate, but the ball has too much on it and runs out of play.